Cinderella is Magical and Enchanting at Croswell

Guest review by Patricia Mazzola Who isn’t ready for some enchanting, updated classic entertainment to begin the winter holiday season? Do not be misled by the premise of a child’s old-fashioned fairy tale as there is much more than that with something for all ages in Croswell Opera House’s magical musical production of Rogers +Continue reading “Cinderella is Magical and Enchanting at Croswell”

Must See Musical “Parade” at Croswell Opera House

Matthew Porter and Kristin Kukic as Leo and Lucille Frank in Croswell’s Parade. Photo courtesy The Croswell Opera House. For every 40 Annies, Oklahomas, and Music Mans there is 1 Parade, and the world is a better place because of it. A stunning production of the show opened at The Croswell Opera House last nightContinue reading “Must See Musical “Parade” at Croswell Opera House”

Annie is big, colorful, tuneful fun at Croswell

It’s back! ANNIE the musical opened at Croswell Opera House this weekend and it is exactly what you need for a family outing to see real live theater. (Get your tickets now, they are selling very fast). Arriving on Broadway in 1977, the show works as well today as it did then. That it isContinue reading “Annie is big, colorful, tuneful fun at Croswell”

Believe the hype – Croswell’s Bring It On explodes with light, energy, and one heck of a good time

The Croswell Opera House opened its third show of the season, and it is very highly recommended that you attend.  Based on the movie, Bring it On is the cheerleading musical you never thought you needed but once you see it you realize you did. Like the movie, Campbell (an incredible Lydia Kirk) is redistrictedContinue reading “Believe the hype – Croswell’s Bring It On explodes with light, energy, and one heck of a good time”

Anastasia is a gorgeous confection at the Croswell Opera House

Aubree Lauren as Anastasia and Mary Rumman as the Dowager Empress (Photo courtesy Croswell Opera House, c 2025). Perhaps you saw Anastasia on Broadway. Perhaps you saw it on tour. And perhaps your first experience will be at the Croswell Opera House which opened a gorgeous picture-perfect confection of a musical last night to kickContinue reading “Anastasia is a gorgeous confection at the Croswell Opera House”

Croswell Opera House cancels remaining summer/early fall musicals – plans outdoor and special events

The Croswell Opera House has announced several changes to its summer and fall schedule due to the ongoing Coronavirus situation. Three previously scheduled shows are being canceled or postponed, and a number of outdoor and online events are taking their place. The musicals “Holiday Inn,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Cabaret,” which had been scheduled forContinue reading “Croswell Opera House cancels remaining summer/early fall musicals – plans outdoor and special events”

True to its Name, Croswell’s Forum is A Funny Thing (Review)

Guest Review by Devon Barrett To the uninitiated, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, the 1962 musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim, currently playing at the Croswell Opera House in Adrian, sounds like something that would be anything but funny. Because, honestly, the list of characters looks like a laundry list ofContinue reading “True to its Name, Croswell’s Forum is A Funny Thing (Review)”

Billy Elliot soars at Croswell Opera House (Review)

Landon Brimacombe takes flight with Aidan Ziegler-Hansen (as Billy and Older Billy) in Billy Elliot – photo courtesy Croswell Opera House. Croswell Opera House has pulled another magic trick out of it’s current big hat of hits and created a production of Billy Elliot that truly soars (in Act II in more ways than one). DirectorContinue reading “Billy Elliot soars at Croswell Opera House (Review)”

Croswell Opera House presents “How I Became a Pirate”

The Croswell Opera House will hoist the Jolly Roger and sail off to adventure with “How I Became a Pirate,” a children’s musical that opens March 4. Based on the popular book series by Melinda Long, the musical is about a child who joins up with a band of friendly, bumbling pirates. Director Chris Sancho saidContinue reading “Croswell Opera House presents “How I Became a Pirate””

Croswell Opera House summer 2015 brings in record crowds

Buoyed by a record-setting production of “Mary Poppins” in June, the Croswell Opera House’s recently concluded Summer Broadway Season was its best-attended summer season this century. “We’re proud of this season for so many reasons, but the best part of it is how many people came through our doors to experience the magic of liveContinue reading “Croswell Opera House summer 2015 brings in record crowds”